Judge William Abrashkin Shares Perspective on Public Service
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Judge William Abrashkin of the Springfield Housing Authority and Western Division Housing Court spoke Feb 8, 2018 in Longmeadow.
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Judge William Abrashkin of the Springfield Housing Authority and Western Division Housing Court spoke Feb 8, 2018 in Longmeadow.
New “Benefits Drip” Email Series for Members
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MassLandlords members in good standing can now receive not-too-frequent reminders and tips about member benefits.
Can Massachusetts Landlords Charge an Application Fee?
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A short analysis of whether Massachusetts landlords and brokers can charge apartment application fees, including what-ifs. Updated for context broker vs. landlord.
Attorney Stuart Schrier Receives MassLandlords Good Neighbor Award 2017
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Attorney Schrier was recognized by the MassLandlords membership for his incisive, out-of-the-box thinking against Just Cause Eviction.
Letter from the Executive Director for March 2018
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Invitations from MassDEP and City of Worcester. NWCLA and RHABC sign contracts. Alexis Gee, Peter Vickery new roles. SPOA lawsuit.
HUD Loses Case to CT Nonprofit, Section 8 “Small Area” FMRs Roll Out
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In OCA v Carson, the US District Court for the District of Columbia enjoined HUD to continue with its planned roll-out of small area fair market rents.
Associate Justice Robert Fields Clarifies Rent Escrow at Springfield Event
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Associate Justice Robert Fields of the Western Division Housing Court discussed rent escrow and other topics in Longmeadow in December.
Letter from the Executive Director for February 2018
Changes going into February include new hires, the introduction of a Square point of sale initiative, and a continued relationship with New Leaf Legal.
Just Cause Eviction Hearing 2018 Jan 30
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A descendant of rent control, the Jim Brooks Stabilization Act aka Just Cause Eviction, is being heard Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018. H.4142. MassLandlords opposes.
What Are the Massachusetts Heat Laws?
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What are the Massachusetts Heat Laws? Landlords must help the tenant maintain 64 to 68 °F from September 15 to June 15 under the MA heat laws...